Public Service Faculty - Strategic Management

Position Summary

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at The University of Georgia invites applications for a Public Service Faculty position in the Government Services and Research Division . The position will be available February 1, 2025 and carries rank in the public service faculty career ladder of the University.

This position will help state and local governments improve their services and operations through strategic planning, data strategy, performance improvement, and effective management practices. As a public service faculty member, this position is part of the Strategic Management unit in the Government Services and Research division at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. This position will provide government leaders research informed technical assistance. Typical services provided by this position will be feasibility studies, management studies, facilitating process improvement projects and multi-year strategic planning. This position will also help support the Institute’s Data Innovation Hub work by teaching courses on decision support tools, data informed decision making, and work with Institute’s team that produces the annual data analytics conference hosted by the Institute of Government.

As a public service faculty member, this position will be part of one of the most trusted organizations in the state that provides objective research and analysis. Public service faculty are responsible for understanding the needs of governments and developing and delivering programs and services to meet those needs. As a public service faculty member, this position has an opportunity to serve governments across the state and also develop and share their expertise through training, webinars, writing reports, and making professional presentations. Occasional overnight travel is required for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Candidates will be considered for the position until it is filled. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, a brief writing sample from a technical report, and three references with contact information. The finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation. All applicants must apply through UGAJobs to be considered for the position.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2206P

Working Title

Public Service Faculty - Strategic Management

Department

PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government – Who We Are
As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university’s overarching public service mission of improving people’s lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government’s role in its success, is at the heart of UGA’s land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.

We have a wide range of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multi-disciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.

Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.

Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e-mobility strategies for local governments …. We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It’s our purpose.

We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service – building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.

Our Culture – How We Operate
We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of experts who have a variety of professional and academic experiences and are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia’s governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.

College/Unit/Department website

www.CVIOG.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant

Anticipated Start Date

02/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

11/08/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Public Service Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Public Service Assistant, Public Service Associate, or Senior Public Service Associate.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Master’s degree in, but not limited to, public administration, business, social work, sociology, law, economics, management information systems
• Five years of experience working in government operations or management
• Background facilitating strategic planning
• Background developing and delivering training to adult learners
• Background conducting qualitative and quantitative management studies

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of state and local government political structure, functions, and operations.
• Knowledge of public management practices, emerging trends, issues, and challenges.
• Knowledge of state and local government operations, financial environment, and legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of organizational development best practices.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets associated with contracts or grant projects.
• Ability to manage complex long-term projects and client relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to develop and apply creative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to explain complex methodologies and solutions in a practical manner.
• Advanced skills in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Advanced administrative, management, and supervisory skills.
• Background facilitating groups.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for client interactions and presentations.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide research and technical assistance services to state agencies and other entities. Specific services include strategic planning, data analysis, feasibility studies, process improvement projects, and management studies.

Percentage Of Time

70

Duties/Responsibilities

Support the strategic projects of the Institute and collaborate across the Institute of Government and Public Service and Outreach. Includes supporting the Data Innovation Hub program.

Percentage Of Time

15

Duties/Responsibilities

Meet with potential clients to determine needs and negotiate contracts. Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients, as appropriate.

Percentage Of Time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Establish and maintain solid working relationships with personnel in state government and professional associations that align with the work of the Institute.

Percentage Of Time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct applied research and engage in scholarship on topics and issues of relevance to the mission of the Institute of Government and programs and services of governments in Georgia. Share expertise through training, webinars, writing reports, and making professional presentations.

Percentage Of Time

5

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacant position?
   • UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
   • LinkedIn
   • Handshake
   • Indeed.com
   • HigherEdJobs
   • A current UGA employee
   • Other (please provide resource)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents